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BJ56 LYG

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

85,822 mi
Last recorded85,822 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 LYG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 85,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 85,717 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 85,710 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2nd from rear mount detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 83,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 83,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 79,525 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BADLY WORN AND CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small hole in boot (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

bonnet stay missing

oil warning light on (at idle)

Fail 19 Aug 2017 79,525 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb faded to excess (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both washers not working pipe broken under bonnet (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BADLY WORN AND CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small hole in boot (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

bonnet stay missing

oil warning light on (at idle)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 74,231 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 65,165 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play at steering wheel

Fail 4 Sep 2014 65,165 miles

slight play at steering wheel

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 55,846 miles

nearside headlamp has moisture inside not effecting pattern

nearside rear tyre has cut on outter wall not deep enough to see ply

Fail 8 Aug 2013 55,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside headlamp has moisture inside not effecting pattern

nearside rear tyre has cut on outter wall not deep enough to see ply

Pass 26 Apr 2012 45,434 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bonnet stay missing

near side rear tyre has damage to side wall

Fail 26 Apr 2012 45,434 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet stay missing

near side rear tyre has damage to side wall

Pass 27 Apr 2011 35,108 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 23,933 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 23,933 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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BJ56 LYG is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2006 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 54,901 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ56 LYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ56 LYG is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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